Special Education Endorsement Scholarship (Benedictine College Masters Program)

Special Education Endorsement Scholarship

Funder: MATTHEW 19 14 (EMBRACE)

Program Name: EMBRACE Cohort 6 (and ongoing cohorts)

Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas

Award Amount: Full scholarship to complete Masters in Special Education degree

Partner Institution: Benedictine College

Purpose

EMBRACE awards full scholarships to current Archdiocesan teachers to receive their Masters in Special Education through Benedictine College. The program aims to develop teachers who can confidently differentiate instruction and support students with disabilities and learning differences in Catholic school settings.

Eligibility

• Current teachers in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas
• Employed by Catholic schools in the Archdiocese
• Seeking to earn a Masters degree in Special Education

Recent Recipients (2025 Cohort 6)

• Alex Lang (Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School)
• Alisha Caton (Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School)
• Hannah Myers (St. Agnes Catholic School)
• Jessica Duff (Bishop Ward High School)
• Kathleen Barrett (St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School)
• Katie Vervynck (Nativity Parish School)
• Lori Dugan (Holy Spirit Catholic School)
• Marie Schell (Holy Spirit Catholic School)
• Sarah Gowen (Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka)
• Carolyn Bible (St. Ann's Catholic Church PV)

Contact Information

Email: info@embraceks.org

Address: 7285 W. 132nd St., Suite 340, Overland Park, KS 66213

Website: embraceks.org